Tundra North Tours

21/11/2024

Line’s ready, and now it’s time for the string! 🌊

20/11/2024

Checking depth before setting the net is a good idea! 🧊 Keeping it deep enough so it won’t freeze up later. Gotta be ready for winter!

19/11/2024

Time to drop the fish net under the ice! 🐟❄️ Fall’s the best for stocking up, thin ice makes it easy to set up, and the cold makes a perfect freezer! This year’s new trick is setting the net with the current to catch even more. Soon, hopefully, we’ll have enough fish for us and the pups to get through winter!

29/10/2024

🏠🐕 Looks like Kiyuk cut a deal with Taglu for a cozy sublet!He’s definitely making himself at home. It’s always good to have a roof over your paws and a little corner to call your own.

14/10/2024

🎉 Big News! 🎉

Featuring Kylik’s interview in Igloo Overnights, National Geographic’s upcoming book 100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark is now available for pre-order! 🌌❄️

100 Nights of a Lifetime delves into 100 incredible nighttime adventures from all over the world, including our corner of the Arctic! From glowing mushrooms in Australia to chasing the aurora borealis in Canada.

Mark your calendar for Dec. 3, 2024, so you don’t miss out!

You can pre-order here: https://books.disney.com/book/100-nights-of-a-lifetime/

And maybe tag us when you grab a copy 👉👈

09/09/2024

Sip on some spruce bough tea with us at Okpik Village! 🍃

Experience the flavors and traditions of the Arctic. From sampling muktuk to dining on Indigenous fare and learning Arctic games, it's all bundled up into moments filled with adventure and culture. We promise, it's steeped with love!

06/09/2024

If you missed the big news, our documentary: Okpic: Little Village In The Arctic is out! You can watch both in English and Inuvialuktun at CBC Gem. It's just one click away, literally! 👇

Okpik: Little Village in the Arctic follows Inuit/Gwich’in hunter gatherer Kylik Kisoun, as he discovers the lost art of building traditional Inuvialu…

04/09/2024

🌿🍓 Ready for a taste adventure in the Northwest Territories? Discover the flavors of Arctic Cranberries, Gooseberries, Soapberries, Cloudberries, and Bearberries. It's berrylicious fun! 🌟 Check out our berry-log in the link for juicy and mouthwatering details.

Many of us spend the summer months collecting berries to make jam and other preserves. Well due to the 24 hours of Sunlight in the Northern summers, the berry picking season lasts all the way through the fall and sometimes through the winter! Although vegetation is scarce in the Arctic Tundra of Can...

03/09/2024

For centuries, the Inuvialuit have crafted ‘Mukluks’ to conquer the challenges of the Arctic and navigate through the biting cold. ❄️ Don’t mistake them for just cozy, protective boots, they are so much more! They carry the tales of countless adventures across the wide tundra.

🏔️ With every stitch, they embody the changing seasons, from sunlit summer days ☀️ to the enchanting darkness of winter nights. 🌙 Passed down through generations, Mukluks connect us to the past, preserving the wisdom and heritage of the Inuvialuit people.

So, when you stumble upon a pair of Mukluks at our tepee, take a moment to appreciate their silent storytelling. They are the unsung heroes of Inuvik’s history, a reminder of the strength and spirit of our ancestors. Let their legacy guide your footsteps as you embark on your own Arctic adventures! ⛺️🚶‍♀️

12/08/2024

🚧 Flood Update: New Willow Arc on the Way! 🚧

Our original Willow Arc was destroyed by the flood. The good news is we're already building a new one!

02/08/2024

Some say counting sheep helps you sleep… but whispering the names of our sled dogs, from the youngest pup to the oldest, does the trick. By the time we reach Ulu, we’re already drifting off! 🐶💤 Something worth remembering when visiting us. ✨

01/08/2024

Memories still smolder within the embers of the past. 🔥🍞☕ Gathering around the fire in our tepee last year with friends, pups, and some bannock with spruce bough tea. It’s the little things.

30/07/2024

🐾 Dog of the Week: PIPSI 🐾📢

🎂 Birthday: Jan. 29th, 2023

Hi, I’m Pipsi! My name means ‘Dried Fish’ in Inuvialuktun, and guess what? Fish is all I eat in the summer! 🐟 Come winter, I lead the race team with my sister Siku. I can run in front of the sled all day and look forward to longer dog sled adventures. Until I grow old, I’ll enjoy the Arctic, running with my pack and waiting to be called Pudding Grams one day! 👵🏼🐕

26/07/2024

Beware of the teeth, they said! That grin isn’t just for show, they said! Pikes can have 300 to 700 teeth, both needle and fang-like, up to 1 inch long. It’s one of the first things we remind our visitors of when they arrive.

Something to keep that in mind when reeling the next one in, and be careful! 🎣

26/07/2024

🪵 Ever seen a traditional sod house before? If not, this is how they look! Built by the Inuvialuit people for the long winter months, using driftwood and sod to shelter their families from the cold and dark winters.

Imagine snuggling up inside one of these during those long Arctic winters! It couldn’t have been easy, but at least the thick sod walls were designed to keep the cold out. 🏠

25/07/2024

Ever tried Muktuk? 🐋🍽️ It’s a special dish from the Arctic, made from raw and boiled Beluga whale skin and blubber! Whether dried, raw, or boiled. Interested? Come on down to our Okpik Arctic Village day tour, we have plenty to share!

24/07/2024

Meet 🥁🥁🥁 IKUUN! 🐕✨

Birthday: Jan. 29th, 2023

My name means ‘Skin Scraper’ in Inuvialuktun. I’m a great lead dog, especially when I have another sled to follow. I love to pull, but if I’m having a rough day, I ‘might’ start a little ruckus while pulling. When I’m not leading the pack, you’ll find me playing with my younger siblings who are still learning the ropes.

Oh, and did I mention I’m always smiling? 😄

19/07/2024

Coffee break, Up North moments ☕️ We all need one, whether gearing up for a day, or winding down from one.
📸: Spectacular NWT

What’s your favorite way to sink in and enjoy the moment in nature?